Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Citrus hystrix
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Deep, gardens, old gardens, Well Drained
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, can go long without fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Fomes root rot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Blood purifier, Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used as insect repellent
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS hystrix
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Kaffir Lime, Makrut
Breadfruit
In Hindi
काफ़िर लाइम
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Kaffernlimette
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
combava
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
cafre
árbol del pan
In Greek
Καφρός Lime
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Kaffir Lime
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
kaffir wapno
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Cafres Lime
Arum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kaffir Lime and Breadfruit
Season and care of Kaffir Lime and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Kaffir Lime and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaffir Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kaffir Lime is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaffir Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kaffir Lime and Breadfruit Physical Information
Kaffir Lime and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Kaffir Lime height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Kaffir Lime and Breadfruit are as follows:
Kaffir Lime flower color: White
Kaffir Lime leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kaffir Lime and Breadfruit
Care of Kaffir Lime and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaffir Lime pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kaffir Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.